Foundation Course in Education
See study programmeThe programme of study consists of one course providing 30 credits in total, 15 credits in the autumn semester and 15 credits in the spring semester. The programme of study is session-based and is supported online. The teaching is organised into 6 study sessions of 4 days each (from Monday to Thursday). The programme of study has 4 sessions on campus and 2 online sessions.
The first session is compulsory and takes place at the Mo i Rana campus (compulsory means 100% attendance in person). The other sessions require an attendance of 80%. The final session also takes place in Mo i Rana.
Knowledge
Upon completion of the programme of study, the candidate will have
- knowledge about the history, philosophy and place in society of pedagogy, and about educational welfare and special needs education as professional disciplines and areas of activity
- basic knowledge about key topics, theories, issues and methods within the subject areas of educational welfare and special needs education
- knowledge about how to update oneself academically within the fields of educational welfare and special needs education
- knowledge about legislation and framework conditions applicable to teaching work
Skills
Upon completion of the programme of study, the candidate will be able to
- apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work in relation to practical and theoretical issues in educational welfare and special needs education, and make academically justified choices
- plan and evaluate educational welfare and special educational work at individual, group and system levels
- plan and carry out educational welfare and special educational tasks in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
- convey key subject matter in writing, orally and through relevant forms of expression
General competence
Upon completion of the programme of study, the candidate will
- have insight into academic and professional issues of an ethical nature that are related to their own working practices
- be able to reflect on their own professional practice and adjust this under supervision
- be able to find, assess and refer to information and subject matter, and present this in such a way that it highlights relevant issues within educational welfare and special educational fields of work
have an understanding of individual-group-society interaction, and be able to view educational work from a system perspective
Admission to the programme of study requires Higher Education Entrance Qualifications.
Applicants who do not have Higher Education Entrance Qualifications and are 25 years of age or older may apply for admission based on their prior learning and work experience.
An approved certificate of good conduct is required from the police.
The assessment of the programme of study is composite and takes place through the following forms of assessment: home examination (HJ/H), written assignment (OP), compulsory participation (OD), coursework (AK) and supervised professional training (PR)
All assessments must be passed and approved in order to complete the programme of study as a whole.
Ten days of relevant observational training. If a student works at a place that conducts educational activities, they may complete their supervised professional training at their own workplace. If not, the student must find their own relevant place of professional training.
Guidelines for supervised professional training at the Faculty of Education and Arts, as well as more information about supervised professional training can be found on theSupervised Professional Training in Teacher Education page